About Krenk
The surname Krenk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krenken," meaning "to become ill" or "to be sick." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was frequently or chronically ill. Over time, the surname Krenk may have been adopted by families whose ancestors were known for their poor health or by those who worked as healers or physicians.
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The surname Krenk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Krenk based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Krenk is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Krenk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Krenk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.